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**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 06:40 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Monday, March 15

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Flames play host to the Red Wings, the Celtics get a visit from the Pistons, and the Lakers try for a win over Golden State.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

There are six games on the NBA's schedule for Monday, with Detroit at Boston, New York at Philadelphia, Denver at Houston, Washington at Utah, New Orleans at the Clippers, and the Lakers at Golden State. The Lakers (48-18 SU, 28-36-2 ATS) won their second straight game on Friday night, getting past the Suns in Phoenix by a final score of 102-96. Kobe Bryant had 21 points for Los Angeles in that victory. The Warriors (18-47 SU, 37-21-1 ATS) got past the Raptors at home in their last game on Saturday; Stephen Curry had 35 points. The Lakers and Warriors have met three times this season, with Los Angeles winning each time.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

As well, the NHL offers up three games on Monday night, with Boston at New Jersey, Edmonton at Columbus, and Detroit at Calgary. The Red Wings won their second straight game on Saturday, slipping past the Sabres in a 3-2 overtime decision. Pavel Datsyuk, Patrick Eaves, and Brian Rafalski scored for Detroit in that game, while Jimmy Howard stopped 24 of 26 Buffalo shots. Detroit is just 1-2 against Calgary so far this season, and they lost 4-2 at home to the Flames when the teams last met on March 9. Jarome Iginla and Rene Bourque each had two points for Calgary in that win, and Miikka Kiprusoff made 28 saves.

**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 06:44 AM

Bettors' best friend: Monday's wagering tips

Lines off the board

New Orleans Hornets at Los Angeles Clippers - Hornets forward James Posey (flu) is probable and Clippers guard Eric Gordon (leg) is questionable.

Washington Wizards at Utah Jazz - The Jazz played Sunday night and guard Deron Williams (shoulder) is probable for Monday.

Edmonton Oilers at Columbus Blue Jackets - Oilers center Patrick O'Sullivan is questionable and Blue Jackets right wing Kristian Huselius (upper body) is probable.

Lines to keep an eye on

Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics - The Celts opened as 10.5-point favorites but quickly fell to 9.5. Boston is 1-8 ATS in its last nine Monday games.

Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets - The total opened at 215.5 but climbed to 216.5 at some books. Over is 7-2 in the Nuggets last nine as a favorite.

Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors - The Lakers fell from 8-point favorites to 7.5 and the total dropped from 223 to 222.

Who's hot

Golden State Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last eight despite going 2-6 SU.

Denver Nuggets have won six in a row SU.

Calgary Flames are 5-1 in their last six.

Who's not

Washington Wizards are 1-9 SU in last 10.

Philadelphia 76ers are 1-8 SU in their last nine.

New Orleans Hornets are 1-6 SU and 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven.

Los Angeles Clippers are 1-9 SU in their last 10.

Key stat

15.9 - Average margin of victory for the New Orleans Hornets in their current 10-game winning streak over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Injury that shouldn't be overlooked

With Boston Bruins center Marc Savard out with a concussion, the Bruins need Mirslav Satan back on the ice to pick up some slack and his offense. Satan has been sidelined with a groin injury and is questionable to return for tonight's game against the New Jersey Devils, the sixth stop in their current seven-game road trip. If Satan can't skate and score the Bruins will be hard pressed to keep pace with the Devils.

Game of the day

Detroit Red Wings at Calgary Flames - Both teams have won four of their last five and are battling for playoff position.

Notable quotable

"I am a dummy. I have no intelligence whatsoever."

ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said while prefacing his argument that Virginia Tech should have made the NCAA Tournament ahead of Wake Forest.

Tips and notes

The New Orleans Hornets had lots of extra leg room on their flight out West without James Posey (flu), Peja Stojakovic (abdominal strain) and Sean Marks (shoulder) aboard. The Hornets are on a combined 0-8 ATS run without these three in the lineup, not to mention Chris Paul (knee). Posey plans to fly solo to join the team in L.A. for tonight's game at the Clip Joint but his help may be too little, too late.

The Utah Jazz return home tonight with no rest from a four-game, five-day road trip and the journey took its toll. Forward Andrei Kirilenko (calf), center Mehmet Okur (back) and guard Ronnie Price (wrist) are out for tonight's game against the Washington Wizards and guard Deron Williams (shoulder) will try to play. The combination of pain and fatigue are a concern for the usually hot home team.

Whether you're filling out a bracket for an office pool or looking for some action on the future odds, it's best to play it safe when picking a champion. Sixteen of the last 19 national titlists have hailed from either the Big 12, Big East, ACC or SEC, also the top four conferences in the RPI this season. Major conference teams are battle- and bettor-tested. You might get a bigger payday with the mid-majors, but only if they win.

**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 06:47 AM

Monday six-pack

-- According to cnbc, Louisville's basketball program made a profit of $16,869,659 LY. Thats before they get their new arena next season.

-- The last time no SEC West team made the NCAAs was 1978.

-- The last time UCLA/North Carolina/UConn all missed the NCAAs in the same season, Lyndon Johnson was President of the United States.

-- Virginia Tech is first team to go 10-6 in ACC and miss the NCAAs. Why? Their non-conference strength of schedule was 317th out of 347.

-- I've asked this before and I ask again- what does ESPN see in Robert M Knight to put him on live TV? What does he add to the program?

-- Mississippi State had Kentucky by the throat twice, lost both games in OT; win one of those games and they're in. Simple as that.

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Monday's List of 13: Quick impressions of the Field of 65.......

I'm about to hunker down and study these first round games, but here are some quick impressions after seeing the pairings for Thursday/Friday

13) Gonzaga got bad deal; if they beat Florida State, statistically the best defensive team in country (according to kenpom.com), then they have to play Syracuse in Buffalo, a definitive road game. We don't know status of Erinze Onuako's knee, but Syracuse will be tough in western New York.

12) UTEP/Utah State/Minnesota were last three teams in; LY, if you look at the last six teams in the tournament, they went 5-1 in the first round.

11) BYU hasn't won an NCAA tournament game since they beat SMU in 1993- they sure as hell should beat Florida in first round this year.

10) Pitt's student cheering section is called the Oakland Zoo, so its little weird that they're playing Oakland in their first game.

9) Murray State will remind Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings of the Siena team that upset his Commodores two years ago.

8) Speaking of Siena, they live with the angels; they play their conference tournament at home, then draw a banged-up Purdue team playing without its leading scorer and with two other starters nursing injuries. Boilers were down 37-11 at half to Minnesota in Big 11 semifinals Saturday. Jackson only played 17 minutes in that game.

7) Eight of last twelve national champions won their conference tourney.

6) ESPN showed a chart Sunday about teams that were ranked #1 during season, then faded late in season; Texas (8 seed) is the 2nd-lowest seeded team that was #1 (2003 Alabama wound up as 10-seed). All the teams on that list fared poorly in the tournament that season. Bad news for Texas.

5) Can someone explain to me why Duke is playing the play-in winner? Isn't the #1 team overall supposed to play the worst team? Winthrop is playing Ark-Pine Bluff in the play-in game, by the way.

4) Ark-Pine Bluff started this season 0-11; they didn't play a home game until January 16, taking guarantee games on the road, with seven of those 11 losses against teams ranked in top 60 nationally. They finished second in the very lame SWAC. Will be interesting to see them Tuesday.

3) Vermont is in tournament for the first time since their glorious run in '06, when they upset Syracuse in a 4-13 game. This is a 1-16 game, and no 16-seed has ever beaten a 1-seed. Ain't happening this year, either.

2) Kansas is playing Lehigh; don't think Bill Self isn't thinking about '05, when Bucknell of the Patriot League upset his Jayhawks in a 3-14 game, one of only two 3-14 upsets in last 11 years (10 in 12 years before that).

1) Worst live TV reaction to seeing their seed: Tennessee, after seeing #6 seed they got. No cheering, no laughing, nada. Not sure they even knew they were on TV, but for sure, they looked unhappy.

**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 06:51 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Monday, March 15

Hot Teams
-- Knicks are 5-3-1 vs spread in last nine road games.
-- Nuggets won last six games (3-0-1 vs spread in last four). Rockets won three of last four games, but are 1-8 vs spread in game following their last nine wins.
-- Jazz are 8-3-1 vs spread in last twelve home games.

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost four in row, nine of last ten games.
-- Pistons lost eight of last ten games. Celtics lost three of last four.
-- Wizards lost their last seven games (2-5 vs spread).
-- Clippers lost their last seven games (1-6 vs spread). Hornets are 1-7 in last eight games (0-7 vs spread in last seven).
-- Lakers are 2-7-1 vs spread in last ten games as a favorite. Warriors lost six of last seven games, but covered six of last eight.

Playing Second of Back-to-Back Nights
-- 76ers are 0-3 vs spread at home if they played the night before.
-- Celtics are 1-5 vs spread if they lost the day/night before.
-- Jazz are 4-1 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Hornets are 6-5 vs spread on road if they played night before.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine New York road games went over the total.
-- Last three Boston games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Denver road games stayed under the total. Three of last four Houston games went over.
-- Nine of last eleven Utah games went over the total. Six of Wizards' last eight games stayed under.
-- Last four Clipper games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-4 in last fifteen Laker games.

**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 06:53 AM

NBA

Monday, March 15

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. PHILADELPHIA
New York is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of New York's last 18 games
Philadelphia is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against New York
Philadelphia is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against New York

8:00 PM
DETROIT vs. BOSTON
Detroit is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 2-13-1 ATS in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games at home

8:30 PM
DENVER vs. HOUSTON
Denver is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Denver

9:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. UTAH
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
Washington is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Utah
Utah is 17-7-1 ATS in its last 25 games
Utah is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

10:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. GOLDEN STATE
LA Lakers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Golden State
LA Lakers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

10:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. LA CLIPPERS
New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
LA Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
LA Clippers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans

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**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 06:55 AM

NBA

Monday, March 15

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors (+7.5, 223)

Lacking any type of inside game, the Warriors have decided to live and die by the 3-point shot. According to the Oakland Tribune, Golden State made 10 or more treys five times in the first 50 games but has done so 12 times in the past 15 games.

"There is usually four guys that can comfortably shoot 3s on the floor," Stephen Curry told reporters following Saturday's win over the Raptors. "That makes it hard for a defense to guard all of them, especially when the same guys can put it on the floor and get to the basket. It's tough to defend, and we are knocking them down."

The dedication to long bombing has been a profitable strategy for the Warriors. The club is 6-2 against the spread over its last eight games despite winning just two of those games outright.

Now the bad news: the Lakers possess the type of post play that can really expose G-State’s shortcomings. Los Angeles might not cover the spread on the Warriors’ home floor but the Purple and Gold will contest those shots from beyond the arc.

Pick: Under

New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers (-3.5, 210.5)

Good luck finding any notable game facts from these two teams’ beat reporters. Philly and New York hoop fans are all looking forward to the draft and free agency because there’s nothing worth mentioning.

In the Big Apple Tracy McGrady is playing like he belongs in a retirement community pick-up league while Philly fans are more interested in Allen Iverson’s off-the-court problems than their own team’s on-court issues.

But if you’re actually paying attention, both sides are still staying competitive and catch opponents napping every so often. The Knicks ended Dallas’ long win streak and the Sixers nearly bested the Cavs if not for a few late mistakes.

Expect for a lot of quick shots and an up-tempo pace from both sides. These players are facing uncertain futures with their clubs and are looking to impress to stay on another season.

New Knick forward Bill Walker is a perfect example. He notched 23 points in just 25 minutes against Dallas.

Pick: Over

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**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 06:59 AM

NHL
Write-Up

Monday, March 15

Hot Teams
-- Devils won last three home games, outscoring foes 14-6.
-- Detroit was six of its last eight games. Flames won four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Blue Jackets lost five of their last seven games. Oilers lost three in a row, nine of last 12 games.
-- Bruins lost three of their last four games.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Edmonton games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight New Jersey games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Detroit games went over the total. Under is 9-3-1 in last thirteen Calgary games.

Playing second of back-to-back nights
-- Calgary is 3-2 if it lost the day/night before.

Series Records
-- Blue Jackets won three of last four games vs Edmonton.
-- Devils won four of last five games against Boston.
-- Flames won four of last five games against Detroit.

**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 07:01 AM

NHL

Monday, March 15

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. NEW JERSEY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

7:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. COLUMBUS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games on the road
Edmonton is 1-15 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games at home
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:30 PM
DETROIT vs. CALGARY
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Calgary is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games

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**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 07:03 AM

NHL

Monday, March 15

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Boston Bruins at New Jersey Devils (-165, 5)

The Boston Bruins are going to have to find someone else to step up in place of the injured Marc Savard. The All-Star center led the B’s in scoring in each of the past three seasons but is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a head injury.

Canadian Olympic gold medalist Patrice Bergeron is playmaker most likely to see more ice time on the power play with Savard out. Bergeron tallied five points in his first two games without Savard but was held off the score sheet Saturday against the Canadians.

“We didn’t start right and ultimately it cost us the game pretty much. The first period wasn’t the way we wanted to start,” Bergeron told the Boston Herald following the 3-2 loss to Montreal.

While Boston offense is shorthanded, the Devils’ attack is rounding into form thanks the improved play from recently acquired Ilya Kovalchuk. The sniper has found the back of the net in four of his six games since returning from the Olympic break.

Pick: New Jersey

Edmonton Oilers at Columbus Blue Jackets (N/A)

Even the most dedicated hockey fan might have trouble telling you who the No. 1 goalie is in the City of Champions. The Oilers originally planned on having that position filled after the signing of Nikolai Khabibulin.

But a rash of injuries has left Edmonton coach Pat Quinn with a long list of jobbers, including Jeff Deslauriers and Devan Dubnyk.

Of course neither no-name netminder is getting much help from his mates. Edmonton has been shorthanded 24 times in their last three games.

"Once again, we took too many penalties," Oilers defenseman Tom Gilbert told the Edmonton Journal following Saturday’s 6-4 setback to the Leafs. “It's not easy killing seven, eight penalties a game, especially five-on-threes.”

It shouldn’t come as a shock the Oilers are playing with undisciplined rage lately. They’ve been plagued by an injury and flu bug for much of the season, and Quinn probably stopped paying attention to the action on the ice about two months ago.

Even worse, when the Oilers actually do string together a few wins, like they did last week, their home fans start to complain about how the victories will affect the team’s position in the draft.

Not to worry, Edmonton fans. Your team has gone back into loser cruise control.

Pick: Columbus

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**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 07:05 AM

NOTE:
For the initial posting of trends and indexes, we have provided information available up to the time of posting.
Additional updates for today’s games will be posted ASAP.

**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 01:27 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Denver at Houston
The Nuggets look to take advantage of a Houston team that is 3-14 ATS in its last 17 home games. Denver is the pick (-3) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 15

Game 501-502: New York at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: New York 107.939; Philadelphia 117.686
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 9 1/2; 213
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 3 1/2; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-3 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: Detroit at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 113.149; Boston 119.079
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 6; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 9 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+9 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Denver at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 124.495; Houston 119.687
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 4 1/2; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 3; 215 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3); Over

Game 507-508: Washington at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 112.013; Utah 125.800
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 14; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: New Orleans at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 114.593; LA Clippers 110.027
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 4 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 511-512: LA Lakers at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 123.049; Golden State 116.289
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7; 220
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7 1/2; 222
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+7 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 01:28 PM

NHL
Dunkel

Detroit at Calgary
The Flames look to take advantage of a Detroit team that is 1-4 in the last 5 meetings between the two teams. Calgary is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Flames favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 15

Game 51-52: Edmonton at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.173; Columbus 11.792
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 53-54: Boston at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.772; New Jersey 11.029
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-165); 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+145); Under

Game 55-56: Detroit at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.156; Calgary 13.268
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-110); Under

**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 01:32 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, March 15

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NEW YORK (23 - 43) at PHILADELPHIA (23 - 43) - 3/15/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 94-130 ATS (-49.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
NEW YORK is 57-43 ATS (+9.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-38 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 8-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (23 - 43) at BOSTON (41 - 24) - 3/15/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 62-87 ATS (-33.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-46 ATS (-18.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DETROIT is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-38 ATS (-16.8 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-22 ATS (-17.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 60-87 ATS (-35.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-6 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-5 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (45 - 21) at HOUSTON (33 - 31) - 3/15/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 90-69 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 49-36 ATS (+9.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 53-35 ATS (+14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 34-14 ATS (+18.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
HOUSTON is 31-44 ATS (-17.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-5 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-5 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (21 - 43) at UTAH (42 - 24) - 3/15/2010, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 2-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (32 - 35) at LA CLIPPERS (25 - 42) - 3/15/2010, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 10-0 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 10-0 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (48 - 18) at GOLDEN STATE (18 - 47) - 3/15/2010, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 37-27 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 34-25 ATS (+6.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 29-20 ATS (+7.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 43-30 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 46-29 ATS (+14.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 6-5 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 9-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-15-2010, 01:34 PM

NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, March 15

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EDMONTON (21-40-0-7, 49 pts.) at COLUMBUS (27-31-0-11, 65 pts.) - 3/15/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 6-5 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 6-5-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.7 Units)

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BOSTON (30-25-0-12, 72 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (40-24-0-3, 83 pts.) - 3/15/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 30-37 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 10-18 ATS (-10.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 93-62 ATS (+27.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 15-3 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 34-14 ATS (+16.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-33 ATS (+82.7 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 12-16 ATS (-14.5 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 7-3 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 7-3-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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DETROIT (33-23-0-12, 78 pts.) at CALGARY (34-25-0-9, 77 pts.) - 3/15/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 33-35 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 4-11 ATS (-10.2 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
DETROIT is 12-16 ATS (-9.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DETROIT is 12-2 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 37-42 ATS (-31.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 27-26 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 16-21 ATS (-16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-5-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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